Multiple antigens make Type ABs sometimes A-like with weak stomach acid, and sometimes B-like with genetically programmed for the consumption of meats. Type AB do best when their muscle tissues are slightly alkaline. Type ABs can’t metabolize meat efficiently because of low stomach acid, so it is important to watch the portion size and frequency. Chicken has lectin that irritates the blood and digestive tracts of Type ABs also. Tofu is a good protein supplements for Type ABs. Nuts, seeds, beans and legumes present a mixed picture for Type ABs. Eat nuts and seeds in small amounts and with caution.
Type ABs can tolerate dairy foods fairly well. But watch out for excessive mucus production.
Generally Type ABs do well on grains, even wheat, but keep in mind that the inner kernel of the wheat grain is highly acid forming in the muscle for Type ABs. Type AB benefits from a diet rich in rice rather than pasta.
Type ABs has a weaker immune system, so you will benefit from the vegetables, which are high in phytocheicals and the more alkaline fruits, which can help to balance the grains that are acid forming in the muscle tissues. Tomatoes do not impose any ill effects on Type ABs.
Type AB should begin each day by drinking a glass of warm water with the freshly squeezed juice of half a lemon to cleanse the system of mucus accumulated while sleeping.
Characteristics of Type AB – Best on Mixed Diet in moderation | ||||
Comments | Most Beneficial | Food allowed | Food not allowed | |
Meat and Poultry |
Type AB do not produce enough stomach acid to effectively digest too much animal protein. So the key is portion size and frequency. | Lamb, mutton, rabbit, turkey | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Beef, Chicken, Cornish Hens, Duck, Goose, Pork, Patridge, Veal, Venison, Quail |
Cured meats can cause stomach cancer Type ABs with low levels of stomach acid | ||||
Seafood | If you have family history of breast cancer, introduce snails (Helix pomatia) into your diet | Tuna, Cod, Grouper, Hake, Mackerel, Mahimahi, Monkfish, Ocean Perch, Pike, Porgy, Trout, Red Snapper, Sailfish, Pickerel, Sardine, Shad, Snail, Sturgeon | All kinds except those listed not allowed | All Shellfish (crab, shrimp, lobster, mussels, oysters, crayfish, clam, etc), Anchovy, Barracuda, Beluga, Bluegill Bass, Flounder, Haddock, Halibut, Herring, Eel, Frog, Lox, Octopus, Sea bass, Striped bass, Turtle, Yellowtail |
Dairy | Cultured and soured products are easily digested for Type ABs | Yogurt, Kefir, Non-fat sour cream, egg, Mozzarella, Goat cheese and milk, Ricotta | All kinds except those listed not allowed | American Cheese, Blue cheese, Brie, Buttermilk, Camembert, Ice cream, Parmesan, Provolone, Sherbet, Whole Milk |
Fats | Use sparingly | Olive | Oil (Corn, Cottonseed, Safflower, Sesame, Sunflower) | |
Nuts |
Powerful immune booster for Type A and Type AB | Peanut, Walnuts | ||
Type Abs tend to suffer from gallbladder problems, so nut butters are preferable to whole nuts. Also eat small amounts with caution. | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Filberts, Poppy seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds | ||
Beans |
These beans are important cancer-fighting food for Type AB. They are known to contain cancer-fighting antioxidants. | Lentils | ||
These beans slow insulin production in Type AB. | Kidney beans, Lima Beans | |||
Beans (navy, pinto, red, soy) | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Beans (Aduke, Azuki, Black, Fava, Garbanzo) Black-eyed Peas | ||
Grains |
The inner kernel of the wheat grain is highly acid forming for Type AB. Wheat is not adviced if Type AB is trying to lose weight. The inner kernel of wheat grain is alkaline in Type Os and Bs, it becomes acidic in Type As and AB. | Millet, Oat bran, Oatmeal, Rice Bran, Puffed rice, Rye, Speltand sprouted wheat and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these grain products | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Buckwheat, Corn (any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these ), Kamut, Kasha, soba noodles, Artichoke pasta |
Type AB benefits from a diet rich in rice rather than pasta | All kinds of Rice and any products such as flour, bread and noodles made with these | |||
Vegetables | Fresh vegetables are an important source of phytochemicals which have a tonic effect in cancer and heart disease prevention, these diseases afflict Type AB more often as a result of weaker immune system. | Broccoli, Beets, Cauliflower, Celery, Green Leafy Vegs, Cucumber, Eggplant, Garlic, Maitake Mushroom, Parsley, Parsnips, Sweet potatoes, Alfalfa Sprouts, Tempeh, Tofu, All types of Yams | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Artichoke, Avocado, All thype of Corns, Lima Beans, Black Olives, All kind of Bell Peppers, Radishes, Mung Bean Sprouts, Radish Sprouts |
Fruits |
Emphasize the more alkaline fruits to balance the grains that are acid forming in Type AB muscle tissues | All kinds of Grapes and Plums, Berries (cranberries, Gooseberries, Loganberries), Cherries | ||
Tropical fruits doesn’t agree with Type AB. But pineapple is an excellent digestive aid for Type AB. | Pineapples | Mangoes, Guava, Coconuts, Bananas | ||
Oranges are stomach irritant for Type AB, they also interfere with th absorption of important minerals. But Grapefurit exhibit alkaline tendencies after digestion. And lemons aid digestion and clearing mucus from the system. | Grapefruits, Lemons | Oranges | ||
Vitamin C-rich fruits help preven stomach cancer because of the antioxidant properties of vitamin cup | Kiwi | All kinds except those listed not allowed | ||
Spices |
Sea salt and kelp should be used in place of salt. Kelp has immensely positive heart and immune system benefits | Kelp, Miso, Curry | All kinds except those listed not allowed | Allspice, Almond extract, Anise, Barley Malt, Capers, Cornstarch, corn syrup, Gelatin, Tapioca |
The ingredients are acidic | Vinegar, Pepper (white, black, cayenne, red flakes) | |||
This is a potent tonic and natural antibiotic for Type AB. | Garlic, Horseradish, Parsley | |||
Beverages |
Type AB employed these herbal teas to rev up the immune system. | Alfalfa, burdock, Chamomile, Echinacea, Green tea | ||
These herbal teas and beverages build protections against cardiovascular disease and cancer. | Hawthorn, Licorice, Red wine (1 glass/day) | |||
These herbal teas aid in absorption of iron and preven anemia | Dandelion, Burdock root, Strawberry leaf | |||
Coffee increase stomach acid and has the same enzymes found in soy. | Coffee or Decaf Coffee (1 cup / day) and alternate day use green tea | Distilled Liquor, Sodas, Black Tea |